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    Gold Clover Bar, Bar in Washington DC
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    Esquire 2026

    Gold Clover Bar

    Shaw, Washington DC

    Bar in Washington DC, United States

    Why go

    Gold Clover Bar is a practical Washington, D.C. pick for an easy drinks plan rather than a heavily structured cocktail destination. Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) gives it a credible quality signal, but with no confirmed food, price, hours, or spirits-specialty detail, it is safest for flexible nights and smaller parties.

    About Gold Clover Bar

    Gold Clover Bar is a Washington, D.C. bar with a casual dress code and Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition. Use it as a concise planning note, and check the venue's own channels for menu, drinks, seating, pricing, hours, and service style before going.

    The main quality signal is the Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition. That award does not, by itself, indicate a specific cocktail direction, spirits specialty, food program, booking format, or atmosphere. Treat Gold Clover Bar as a recognized Washington, D.C. bar, and check the venue's own channels before making plans that depend on those details.

    Choose it for a Washington, D.C. bar option with simple planning details

    Gold Clover Bar is best approached as a straightforward Washington, D.C. bar option: the dress code is casual, and it has Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition. For broader planning, start with Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide, then cross-check dining options in Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide.

    For food, hours, pricing, seating, and reservation details, avoid building a tightly timed itinerary around assumptions. If the night also includes a hotel stay, compare general logistics through Our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide.

    Who should put it on the shortlist

    Put Gold Clover Bar on the shortlist if a recognized Washington, D.C. bar with casual dress fits the plan. Be more cautious if the occasion depends on food options, exact hours, seating details, private space, price range, or a specific beverage specialty.

    For additional planning, compare Gold Clover Bar with other Washington, D.C. bars and restaurants generically, using each venue's current official channels before deciding where to go.

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    Planning details

    Location
    251 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Website
    goldcloverbar.com
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, low-lit basement corner bar with stained glass-filtered light, mahogany furniture, vinyl records lining the back wall, TVs showing live sports, and a relaxed but energetic neighborhood atmosphere that encourages conversation and repeat visits.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyLivelyIntimate

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    StandaloneHistoric BuildingDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingOutdoor Terrace

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Sports Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Eclectic but Classic Vinyl Driven Mix of Soul, Funk, R&b, Pop, and Album Deep Cuts, Often Tied to Listening Events and Themed Nights.

    Signature Pours

    beer and shot handshakes

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    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    251 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Planning details

    Location

    251 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Directions

    goldcloverbar.com

    Recognition and awards
    Explore Washington DC
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Gold Clover Bar good for groups?
    Does Gold Clover Bar have happy hour deals?

    Do not assume discounts or special pricing unless the venue publishes them through its current official channels.

    What's the crowd like at Gold Clover Bar?

    The specific crowd can vary. The core planning facts are that Gold Clover Bar is in Washington, D.C., has a casual dress code, and has Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition.